I lifted myself up from the soft grass, rubbing my emerald eyes. I stared around me to see that everyone else was already packed (not like we really had anything to pack) and ready to go. Had I really slept in? "Let's head off now," I said. Lilias smiled. "Don't be lazy Faya! I'll race you!" Lilias set off down the road. I'd just woken up! I wasn't going to go and race Lilias right there and then, plus she had lots of bottled up energy...

"Wait for me Lilias!" I heard Miriza call as she ran after her.

"I can't let Miriza beat me!" Xavier called loudly setting off.

"Don't forget me!" Lokni yelled starting to run. I stood watching my friends fade into the distance. All that running seemed pointless. They didn't even know where they were going as well... Wait, why was I still standing there! I couldn't allow them to get lost! I had to catch up quickly! Then I had an idea. I'd use my magic! But how would fire dragon slayer magic help me speed up. Instantly, I knew what to do. I hadn't practiced the spell yet so I was unsure as to whether it would work. I placed my hands in fists and bent over, ready to run. "Fire dragon iron fist!" I began to run. To my surprise, it actually worked. Using that spell actually allowed me to catch up with the others in a rather quick amount of time.

"Stop!" I shouted, "You don't know where you're all going. Everyone stopped running to look at me. "Your right," Miriza said, "How could I have been such a fool! Please, do not hesitate to strike me for my wrongs!" A strange light lit up in Xavier's eyes. "It'd be my pleasure," he cackled. Immediately, I could visualize the consequences of Xavier striking Miriza. I had to stop him, or he'd most likely get badly injured. I ran forward and rasped Xavier's arm. "Do you want to die!?" I asked. I guess I sounded a little too morbid. He stared at me and then realized the situation. "Yeah..." he muttered, backing away. "If we stay here any longer we'll delay," I stated, "We need to set off now. If we carry on all through today I bet we'll make it there just about when the sun starts to set, but we all need to be quick." Everyone nodded, "We'll all have to move forward with a quick jog." I started off. I didn't bother looking behind me to see if they were following. I could already sense them behind me.

It was about midday when we started to tire out. We had come a log way though. We look a quick break. There were a few more wildflowers than there had been before and the grass around the small path was slightly longer and darker in colour. Dotted around was a random cottage every few miles or so. They were bigger than the McGarden cottages, but they still reminded me of our time there. I missed Levy and couldn't help thinking of Aki... Aki... I had to stop thinking about the McGardens for now. "Lilias," said having an idea, "Could you please use your magic to create a large cup we could drink out of." Lilias nodded. She placed her hands to the ground and used the long grass to create a flask-like cup the length from my rist to my elbow. I thanked her. "Miriza, please could you use your magic to purify the cup?" I asked. She nodded. "You and Xavier get ready for when I'm done." I smiled. How had she figured out my plan?

"Xavier," I said, "Try creating a chunk of ice, don't stop until I say so." He nodded and began. Miriza handed me back the cup. I told Xavier to hold the chunk of ice above the cup. I held my hands to the ice and started to use my magic. Before long, the ice melted and flowed as water into the cup. "Anyone thirsty?" I asked. Everyone nodded. We passed the cup round and each took a quick drink, saving some for the journey ahead. "Where's Lokni?" Lilias asked, holding the cup. Lokni hadn't had his share of water yet... "Lokni!" I called. I spotted Lokni just a few meters away. "Hey!" He called waving while running up to us, "guess what? I just found a perfectly clean spring here filled with water! One of the clear rocks at the side is shaped like a cup so we'll be able to drink it! I've already had my share! Come on over!" I just stared. We went to all that trouble for nothing! I don't know why, but I was starting to feel angry. "Let's all just start jogging again," I muttered through gritted teeth. "Aren't you all thirsty?" he asked with concern. I ignored him. I wasn't a very nice person when I was angry.

I looked up towards the sky, the sun was beginning to set. I looked around us. We were in the center of a beautiful town with a river running through. People walked past us, though they did stare. I guess we looked all rugged and scratched from camping out wild for a few nights. Plus, we were all wearing the same matching outfits. Lilias Miriza and I were all wearing plain white dresses and Lokni and Xavier were wearing white shirts along with back shorts. Why did the McGardens dress up the zero generation dragon slayers before sealing them away? Who knows. I could feel the pull getting stronger now. It was definitely in this town. It felt similar to... magic power? I couldn't tell. I began to walk down the unfamiliar streets. It really was a pretty town. The others walked silently behind me, curious as to where I was leading them. Honestly, I was just as curious - maybe even more than they were. I turned the corner to see a tall building in front of me. The walls were painted a pale golden cream colour, There were green pillars and windows spread across the walls. The roof was a russet red colour. At the top I could see three banners. The one on the left green, the one on the right a navy blue - each with a strange white symbol. But in the center of the banners was a larger banner I recognized all to well. It was orange, and the symbol was identical to the one in my dream... The building didn't look like a castle and was much smaller, but I could tell that it was the same one.

I pushed open the large, looming orange doors. The others stared at me as if I was crazy. I guess I should have knocked. The building was busier than I had expected. I didn't take in all the detail around me. I just walked to were I knew the basement would be. I could tell a lot of people staring at us. The others stopped in the center as I carried on towards the basement. The pull was so strong now it was impossible not to follow. Now I could tell where it was taking me. The basement. I wanted to know what was down there. Surely a forest and a giant tree wouldn't fit down there? I had to know. I was getting closer now. A small elderly man sitting at the bar seemed to realize where I was going after observing us for a short while. "Stop!" he called out, "Where do you think you're going!?" I didn't stop. I just turned to get a good look at him. He didn't seem at all happy with me. But when he saw my face, he seemed slightly surprised. What was wrong with my face? I began to sprint down and before I knew it, I was at my destination. Soon, I could see a lacrima. I ran forwards. I could see the lacrima clearly now, inside was a girl. She had exceptionally long wavy pale blonde hair that fell just above her ankles. Her eyes were gently closed. She looked like she was in her early teens, maybe 13? She looked beautiful, yet strangely familiar. I looked closer. Then I noticed... She seemed to look a lot like me...